68W COMBAT MEDIC FIELDCRAFT MODULES I-III

What are the tactical indications for spinal immobilization - Answer- Motor vehicle accident, Fall greater than 15 ft, IED blast involving a MRAP Overpressure wave (internal damage to hollow organs) - Answer- Primary Blast Shrapnel and debris penetrating wounds - Answer- Secondary Blast Casualty is thrown into a solid object - Answer- Tertiary Blast What is the leading cause of preventable death on the battlefield - Answer- Extremity Hemorrhage Why is extremity hemorrhaging the leading cause of death on the battlefield - Answer- Not protected by body armor When should CPR be considered in the combat environment? - Answer- Hypothermia, Electrocution, near drowning Factors that influence care on the battlefield? - Answer- Enemy fire, medical equipment, variable evacuation time, tactical considerations, casualty transportation What is a WALK kit? - Answer- Warrior Aid and Litter Kit Where can a WALK kit be found? - Answer- several ground vehicles What medication is found in the combat pill pack? - Answer- Acetaminophen, Mobic, Moxiflaxicin Which combat casualties will receive ABX? - Answer- All will eventually, ABX should not be given at the point of injury unless evac. is delayed greater than 3 hours What are the goals of TCCC - Answer- Accomplish the mission, prevent additional casualties, treat the casualty What are the phases of care? - Answer- Care under fire, tactical field care, tactical evacuation care What does MEDEVAC encompass? - Answer- Collecting the wounded, triage, provide a mode of transportation, provide care en route First responder capability; Battalion Aid Station, Medical Platoon, Combat Medic - Answer- Level 1